Orpen Rest Camp

Orpen Camp is a peaceful camp located at Kruger National Park. It’s perfect for travelers who want easy access to wildlife. Game viewing starts right at the gate! There's also a small shop for convenience. The waterhole near the camp fence often attracts animals, especially in the evenings, making room for an unforgettable experience.

Wow!! The staff at Orpen Gate Reception and shop are amazing. Wendy went above and beyond to accommodate us. She is obviously passionate about her job. Thanks Wendy and the staff at the shop. You guys ROCK

Did not stay in Orpen. We visited the shop. Service was good but the camp itself is in a shocking condition. Gardens not maintained, camp looks in general shabby and just plain unkept. So sad to see that.

As a day visitor, I can't comment on the accommodation, but I know they don't have camping options. However, the nearby Maroela Rest Camp caters to campers. Orpen itself is well-maintained, has a nice well-stocked shop, and the staff I interacted with were friendly. Its well-situated location right next to the Orpen Gate makes it a convenient base to start your Kruger National Park journey from, and it is relatively close to Hoedspruit, the closest major town, which offers various amenities and services. Overall, my visit to Orpen was pleasant.

Lovely Kruger spot. The 5 stars are in the context of the Kruger.

This is a fairly small SANS Park rest camp just inside the Orpen Gate at the western side of Kruger National Park (KNP) near Acornhoek. There are a few rondavel style huts here and a small camping area, along with pool and waterhole for animals to come up and drink. ||The Rest Camp has toilets, petrol station as well as a small shop as well as attached coffee shop with a few outdoor seats. We stopped here on our way of KNP recently for toilet break and coffee. Moccacino which tasted very sweet and generally ok. On the whole. No proper restaurant here. Orpen Rest Camp is similar to what you find at Crocodile Bridge, a convenient stopping point for going into/out of the Park and a smaller quieter place to base compared to Skakusa, Satara and Lower Sabie River Rest Camps.

Incredibly friendly and kind staff working at the convenience store and coffee stand! Haven't stayed here, but the camp is beautifully maintained from the outside.

Calm and quiet camp. We had 0 mobile coverage. Bungalows are clean snd comfortable. No restaurant but a coffee shop open during the day (I guess!) and a well-stocked shop.